Recording studio · Haarlemmerweg · Amsterdam
Track where Westerpark meets the road
Vocals and speech, mixing, mastering, podcast tables and live ensembles under one roof. Three rooms, an on-site engineer and rates you can read before you book.
Clear steps, no surprises after the fact
At Molgulaxeno we work with singers, rappers, producers, podcast hosts and small ensembles. We focus on dry takes, checkable mixes and delivery in formats you can archive yourself.
Every request starts with your goal and timeline. Then we propose a room, engineer and cost. The calendar is firm only after you accept and pay the deposit.
- 3rooms: live room, vocal booth and control room
- 42 m²live room for drums, bass and keys
- 22microphones and DI channels available
- 40 %deposit when you confirm the quote
Five services, one address
Each service has its own page with workflow, included items, rates and FAQ. Below is an overview; details live on Services.
Vocals and speech recording
Dry vocal booth, on-site engineer and backline for singing, rap and voice-over.
per hour €98
Mixing
Attended or unattended mixes for pop, hip-hop and electronic releases.
per track €195
Mastering
Final loudness and tonal pass for streaming, download and broadcast.
per track €82
Podcast recording
Round table for two to five hosts, including basic noise cleanup prep.
per hour €92
Ensemble live room
Larger live room for drums, bass, keys and small ensembles with iso spots.
per hour €118
From request to session
Request
Via contact, phone or email: project, track count and possible dates.
Quote
Within 2 working days: proposed slot, room and written costs.
Confirmation
After acceptance and a 40 % deposit, the booking is firm.
Session and archive
You receive working files; we keep sessions for 24 months on our servers.
Haarlemmerweg home since 2020
Our 11 m² vocal booth is built for dry singing, rap and voice-over. The 42 m² live room offers iso spots for up to 5 musicians at once. In the control room we listen on mains and a second pair for sanity checks.
Opening hours: Tuesday–Friday 09:30–21:00, Saturday 10:00–17:00, closed Sunday and Monday. By appointment only, so setup and soundcheck do not bleed into the next booking.
- 16 analogue preamp channels to the converter
- 2 iso booths beside the live room
- Engineer present for every booked session
Rates incl. VAT
The full grid with excl. and incl. VAT amounts is on Services. Example: Vocals and speech recording from €98 per hour.
- Vocals and speech recording €98 · per hour
- Mixing €195 · per track
- Mastering €82 · per track
- Podcast recording €92 · per hour
- Ensemble live room €118 · per hour
VAT at 21 % is included in all listed prices. 40 % deposit on booking, offset against the balance. Full terms in our terms and conditions.
Haarlemmerweg
We are at Haarlemmerweg 239, a short walk from the Haarlemmerweg stop (GVB bus 22 towards Indische Buurt). From Amsterdam Sloterdijk station, allow about twelve minutes on foot via Haarlemmerweg. On-street paid parking is available; you can park bicycles in front of the building. The studio entrance is at street level beside the wide front windows.
Tue–Fri 09:30–21, Sat 10–17
Guides
Practical notes on overdubs, mix references, stems before mastering and chapter markers in podcast sessions.
Vocal takes · 4 min read
Plan vocal overdubs before your session
Overdub blocks drift without a list, tempo map and clear priorities. Use this guide to use your time in our 11 m² booth efficiently.
Mix refs · 4 min read
Use reference tracks in your mix briefing
References are not a copy order—they set tone, dynamics and space. A short brief saves revision rounds on Mixing in our Haarlemmerweg control room.
Master stems · 4 min read
Prepare stem files before mastering
Mastering works best from a stable mix with clear stems if you may rebalance later. This guide covers delivery after Mixing or from your own DAW.
Questions before you book
Short answers; deeper detail is in the FAQ and our legal pages.
How fast do you reply to a request?
We aim for within 2 working days by email, with a date proposal and written quote. Urgent? Call 020 261 3844 and mention your deadline.
What does an hour of vocal recording cost?
Vocals and speech recording is €98 per hour incl. VAT, engineer included. Half and full days are on the vocals service page.
Can I reschedule or cancel for free?
More than 7 days before the session, rescheduling or cancellation is free. Closer to the date, our terms and conditions apply.
In what format do you deliver files?
24-bit WAV at 48 kHz by default, unless your project needs another sample rate. Download link or transfer to your drive after the session.
How long do you keep sessions?
We store multitracks and mixes for 24 months. Make your own backups; after that we delete the project folder.
Where can I park?
We are at Haarlemmerweg 239, a short walk from the Haarlemmerweg stop (GVB bus 22 towards Indische Buurt). From Amsterdam Sloterdijk station, allow about twelve minutes on foot via Haarlemmerweg. On-street paid parking is available; you can park bicycles in front of the building. The studio entrance is at street level beside the wide front windows. More directions on Contact.
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Let's plan your session
Tell us briefly what you want to capture: within 2 working days you receive a slot proposal and a written quote, with no obligation.